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Issued, decided, or ordered by a judge or a court. Refers to the activity or authority of the judiciary.
Für die Hausdurchsuchung ist ein richterlicher Beschluss erforderlich.
A judicial order is required for the house search.
The adjective 'richterlich' (judicial) is derived directly from the noun 'der Richter' (the judge). The ending '-lich' means 'in the manner of a judge' or 'coming from a judge'.
Die Entscheidung wurde auf richterliche Anweisung hin getroffen.
The decision was made on judicial instruction.
This adjective is almost always used in combination with legal nouns. Typical collocations are 'richterlicher Beschluss' (judicial order), 'richterliche Anordnung' (judicial directive), and 'richterliche Genehmigung' (judicial approval).
Ohne richterliche Genehmigung darf die Polizei die Wohnung nicht betreten.
Without judicial approval, the police may not enter the apartment.
'Richterlich' (judicial) is a formal word and belongs to the technical language of the judiciary and administration. It is rarely used in everyday conversation.
Das Gericht prüft den Fall auf richterliches Ermessen.
The court examines the case at judicial discretion.
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Both adjectives can refer to a judicial decision. „Gerichtlich“ emphasizes the court as an institution or the proceedings, while „richterlich“ emphasizes the judge and their decision or order. When the focus is on the court or the proceedings, „gerichtlich“ is appropriate; when the judge’s activity is central, use „richterlich“.
Der Richter erließ eine richterliche Anordnung zur Vernehmung des Zeugen.
The judge issued a judicial order to question the witness.
Das Gericht traf eine gerichtliche Entscheidung über den Streit.
The court made a judicial decision about the dispute.
